The Aztecs draw storied Southlake Carroll, ranked No. 7 in Texas. The Dragons have won an amazing eight state championships, including last year's title, which ties them for the most all-time titles in Texas.

The Cougars, meanwhile, will have a rematch with Arlington Bowie, No. 14 in the state.

Franklin vs. Bowie

Reporter Evan Mohl

The city's No. 1 Franklin got a close look at Arlington Bowie's speed a year ago as the Volunteers beat the Cougars 49-24 in this very round.

With experience and lessons learned, Franklin (10-1) feels it can make adjustments and perhaps get a better result.

"They're scary fast, but I think last year will help us," Franklin coach Daren Walker said. "We didn't take advantage of some things, but now we know what to expect."

Bowie (10-1) averages 48 points a game and 474 yards of offense. Quarterback Tony James is deadly with both his arm and legs, while receiver Eric Rivers, who had two long touchdowns a year ago, has burned secondaries for 766 receiving yards. Running back Don Jerry also has 1,032 rushing yards.

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It'll be tough for Franklin, which has struggled against speedy offenses, so the Cougars will need to score points, which hasn't been a problem.

Franklin averages 41 points a game behind a big offensive line with Division I recruits Connor Potts and Derek Elmendorff. Those two will have to open lanes for Vince García (1,216 rushing yards) and Marcos Hernandez (1,285 offensive yards).

Cameron Candelaria, who had five rushing touchdowns last week, will have to be even better as he looks for receivers John Paul Quinn and Emiliano Salayandia, going up against cornerback and TCU commit Steve Wesley.

"We have to help our defense," García said. "We need to put up points and run some clock."

El Dorado vs. Carroll

Southlake Carroll (10-1) comes into Saturday's game against No. 6 El Dorado (7-4) on a 10-game winning streak, where they have outscored foes by 521 points.

Quarterback Kenny Hill is the star for the Dragons offense that averages 52 points a game. El Pasoans might remember Hill (6-1, 205 pounds), the son of Major League Baseball player Ken Hill, when he helped the Carroll baseball team beat Montwood in the Sweet 16 state high school baseball playoffs.

Hill, a four-star recruit who has committed to Texas A&M, has 45 touchdowns, 2,549 passing yards and 1,042 rushing yards, and is helped by a big O-line that is led by Louisiana Tech commit Cam Manning.

Defensively, the Dragons give up seven points a game and two of their linebackers have more than 100 tackles.

El Dorado, still riding high after becoming the second El Paso team in 59 years to knock off Odessa Permian, does have the speed to make some noise with LeDerrick Wilson (1,444 offensive yards) and Quinton Childs (977 receiving yards). Quarterback Cade Terrazas (19 touchdowns, 13 interceptions), however, will have to protect the ball and he'll need time from his offensive line.

"They're big and they're fast," Chávez said. "But there's always a chance, and we're excited. Not many people get an opportunity like this."

Evan Mohl may be reached at emohl@elpasotimes.com;546-6381. Follow him on Twitter @EvanMohl.